latin meaning and definition

LATIN noun

Definition of Latin (noun)

1. any dialect of the language of ancient Rome
2. an inhabitant of ancient Latium
3. a person who is a member of those peoples whose languages derived from Latin

LATIN adjective

Definition of Latin (adjective)

1. of or relating to the ancient Latins or the Latin language
   • "Latin verb conjugations"
2. relating to people or countries speaking Romance languages
   • "Latin America"
3. relating to languages derived from Latin
   • "Romance languages"
   • synonyms: Romance
4. of or relating to the ancient region of Latium
   • "Latin towns"